Simply Fresh–Week 17–Butternut Squash
Featured Item—Butternut Squash Butternut squash is probably the most beloved of winter squash, likely because it is the most familiar, having been stocked in supermarkets for decades. Frankly, what’s not …
Simply Fresh–Week 15–Lemongrass and Vegetable Broth
Featured Item–Lemongrass Lemongrass is, not surprisingly, an exotic lemony flavored stalky grass often used in Southeast Asian cooking, particularly in Thai dishes. Lemongrass leaves and the oils made from …
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Simply Fresh–Week 14–Delicata Squash (and Bonus Spaghetti Squash Recipe)
Hey Folks, I’ll be at the CSA barn this Saturday at 12:30 pm conducting a cooking demonstration. Come on by and learn some delicious ways to use spaghetti squash, delicata …
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Simply Fresh–Week 13–Fall's Opening Act–Spaghetti Squash
Featured Item–Spaghetti Squash I’ve been slow to come around to spaghetti squash. To be honest, I haven’t hesitated because it doesn’t taste good. I’ve dragged my feet because it is …
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Simply Fresh–Week 12–Edamame and More
Featured Item—Fresh Soybeans (Edamame) When I was young I lived in Japan and experienced a number of great culinary adventures. My favorite experience, by far, was tasting edamame, the fresh …
Simply Fresh–Week 11–Melons
Featured Item–Melons We are so lucky to have melons grown at the farm, and this year they are abundant. Once you get tired of cutting them up and eating them …
Simply Fresh–Week 10–Tomatillos
Featured item—Tomatillos My love affair with tomatillos is fairly new, as the tomatillo and I were formally introduced only about 10 years ago. Before that, my amour was salsa verde, …
Simply Fresh–Week 9–Cherry Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Green Peppers
Perhaps my favorite item each year at the farm is the candy-like cherry tomatoes we get to pick on our own. I thought I would highlight them this week, …
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Simply Fresh–Week 8–Eggplant, Potatoes, Swiss Chard
I love mid summer at the farm. This week I will focus mainly on one of my all time mid-summer favorites, Eggplant, but will also include recipes for potatoes and …
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Simply Fresh–Week 7–Stuffed Vegetables!
The word from farmer Joe this week is that the distribution is going to be a bit of a mish mash with items likely to be different each distribution day. …